· October, 2005

Stories about Brazil from October, 2005

Brazil: The Gay Kiss Controversy

31 October 2005

Responding to controversy over a kiss by two men in the Brazilian soap opera, “America,” Made in Brazil argues that there is large support for gays in the Brazilian media and posts a link to email the Globo network to air the kiss.

Brazil: Firearm Ban Voted Down

  25 October 2005

Luís Afonso Assumpção celebrates the decision of Brazilian voters to against a ban on selling firearms. Made in Brazil hopes it means that the government will start acting more serious when it comes to public security.

Brazil: Neocon Discontent

  18 October 2005

Luís Afonso Assumpção translates parts of an article by brazilian neocon Reinaldo Azevedo on why conservatives are upset with Lula da Silva's government.

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